
Multilateral Action to Prevent Crisis and Build Peace, Justice, and Inclusion.
The Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University (NYU) is a research center and think tank that, for over two decades, has been a leader in applied policy, connecting politics, security, justice, development, and humanitarian issues.

2024–2026 Business Plan
Through our programming and work, CIC seeks to inform and strengthen collaborative approaches and/or collaboration among national governments, international organizations, and the wider policy community to build trust, prevent and respond to crises—and advance peace, justice, and inclusion at all levels. Find out the practical and actionable ways we are striving towards this goal through our latest business plan.
Featured Insights
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Opinion: Justice is the missing link to global stability
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What is the Sovereign Debt Challenge All About?
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Remind Me Again Why We Put Together a Neighborhood Party? Recommitting to the Objectives of Special Drawing Rights Issuance
Explainer on what Special Drawing Rights are, and how their full potential can be unlocked in the current Global Financial Architecture landscape in light of the upcoming 4th Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).
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Ushering in a New Era of Digital Governance: Next Steps for the GDC
The adoption of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) in September 2024 marked an overdue—but important—turning point. For the first time, all 193 United Nations (UN) member states agreed on a shared global vision for governing the new challenges in today’s digital age. However, the Compact is only the beginning.
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It Is Time for Delegations to Unite on Tackling Inequality: Addressing Structural Challenges in Financing for Development Negotiations
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Featured Events
HLPF 2025 Side Event—On the Road to Doha: From HLPF 2025 to the Second World Summit for Social Development
As the 2025 HLPF undertakes in-depth reviews of SDGs 3 (health and well-being), 8 (decent work and economic growth), and 17 (partnerships for the Goals), the high-level side event will explore how these reviews can help shape the ambition and substance of the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), to be held in Doha 4-6 November 2025. The high-level side event will serve as a critical bridge between global review and renewed commitment—highlighting the interlinkages between health, employment, and partnerships in advancing inclusive development, social justice, and SDG implementation.
HLPF 2025 Side Event: Reducing Violence to Promote Well-Being: Violence as a Public Health Crisis
This session will discuss the theoretical foundations and policy implications of taking a public health approach to reduce and prevent violence, and highlight initiatives that are effectively utilizing this model to increase well-being in our communities. It will consist of a roundtable discussion, preceded by opening remarks from high-level representatives of the co-hosting member states. The session will close with a Q&A segment.
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